Organizations Helping Destitute Women 

(Compiled by Mr. Sudhir Shah and Miss Sonam Bohra)

  

The following organizations, in the state of Hawaii, help destitute women:

  1.  Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
     716 Umi Street, Suite 210
         Honolulu, HI 96819-2337
     Phone: 808.832.9316
     Fax: 808.841.6028

The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (HSCADV), a private, not-for-profit organization, was formed in 1980. The HSCADV is a coalition of programs responding to the problem of spouse abuse. It is comprised of the directors of spouse abuse shelters and psycho-educational counseling programs for victims and perpetrators of spouse abuse.

 

  1.  A Woman´s Voice, International
     475 Atkinson Drive, Suite 1406
     Honolulu    , HI 96814-4716 USA
     Phone Number: (808) 944-0595
     e-mail: director@awomansvoice.org

A Woman’s Voice International is a nonprofit human rights organization committed to defending the dignity of women worldwide. Empower and equip destitute women to effect change within their communities by sponsoring formal educational programs.

 

  1.  National Organization for Women

Website: www.now.org

National Organization for Women’s goal is to take action to bring about equality for all women.

 

  1.   Parents And Children Together (PACT)

1485 Linapuni St. Suite 105
 Honolulu, HI 96819     

1-808-847-3285
1-800-815-8413

Parents And Children Together (PACT) is one of Hawaii's leading private non-profit family service agencies and is a leader in the design and delivery of a broad range of innovative social and educational services. PACT is an active partner with numerous community efforts, coalitions, initiatives, schools and other providers, and is a prominent advocate for the needs of Hawaii's most socio-economically challenged citizens.